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News18 8 Mar 2026 1:47 pm

Karnataka Student Attacks Hostel Mates With Iron Rod In Ballari, One Dead

The injured students have been shifted to the Ballari Institute of Medical Sciences (BIMS) and the Trauma Care Hospital for treatment.

News18 8 Mar 2026 10:23 am

Boy goes on rampage at Karnataka school, attacks sleeping students with bed rod; 1 dead, several injured

A shocking incident unfolded at a Gurukul residential school in Ballari, Karnataka, where a boy allegedly attacked fellow students with a bed rod late at night. The assault resulted in one student's death and left eight others injured, with two sustaining serious wounds. All injured students were promptly taken to a hospital for medical attention.

The Times of India 8 Mar 2026 8:56 am

At 0.44%, Karnataka's HIV prevalence above national average 0.2% - Deccan Herald

At 0.44%, Karnataka's HIV prevalence above national average 0.2% Deccan Herald

Google News 8 Mar 2026 7:08 am

LPG price hike: Mamata calls for protests, Sidda seeks PM Modi's ouster

Opposition-ruled states are fiercely criticizing the central government over surging LPG prices. West Bengal's Chief Minister urged women to protest on Women's Day against the hike and voter list deletions. Karnataka's CM blamed PM Modi's foreign policy for the price rise, demanding his resignation. Jharkhand's JMM spokesperson pointed to strained ties with Russia as a contributing factor.

The Times of India 8 Mar 2026 4:10 am

Bengaluru woman ends life after argument with husband over sambar

A 25-year-old homemaker in Bengaluru died by suicide after consuming a grain-preserving tablet following a dispute with her husband over serving leftover sambar. The argument escalated when the husband scolded her for not preparing fresh food on the third day of serving the same dish. Her father has requested a police investigation into the circumstances.

The Times of India 8 Mar 2026 2:14 am

Watch: Bengaluru apartment residents come to blows over dog walk; cases filed

A morning dog walk in Bengaluru's Varthur escalated into a physical clash between residents at Brigade Cornerstone Utopia. A dispute over a pet owner using a designated exercise area led to accusations of abuse, phone snatching, and assault. Police have registered cross-complaints and are investigating the incident.

The Times of India 8 Mar 2026 2:00 am

Prankster apologises for toy gun stunt in Bengaluru Metro

The Times of India 8 Mar 2026 2:00 am

Couple killed, two injured in car plunge at Chorla Ghat

NT Reporter Valpoi A couple from Merces was killed and two others sustained serious injuries after a car plunged into a roadside gorge near the Anjunem Dam at Chorla Ghat in the early hours of Friday. Police said the accident occurred at around 1.10 am when the car, travelling from Belagavi-Karnataka towards Goa, went out []

The Navhind Times 8 Mar 2026 12:40 am

Ban first, figure it out later? Why Andhra, Karnataka ban on social media for kids may run into firewall - MSN

Ban first, figure it out later? Why Andhra, Karnataka ban on social media for kids may run into firewall MSN

Google News 8 Mar 2026 12:27 am

Elders day event today

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 11:40 pm

Doctorless health camp in Koppal tanda sparks public outcry

The Times of India 7 Mar 2026 11:24 pm

Theft cases: Belagavi police arrest 5, seize 21 vehicles

The Times of India 7 Mar 2026 11:24 pm

Man gets 20-year jail for raping minor daughter

The Times of India 7 Mar 2026 11:23 pm

Bengaluru couple die in car crash on their way to Anjanadri

The Times of India 7 Mar 2026 11:21 pm

There is no repugnancy between provisions of RERA and Karnataka Apartment Ownership Act: Karnataka High Court

Association of owners formed under KAOA is the right body to manage residential apartments, not cooperative societies

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 11:14 pm

Women entrepreneurs face disparity in fundraising

Women founders continue to build resilient, high-potential businesses, yet the share of capital reaching them remains disproportionately small

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 11:12 pm

Lingayats host iftar at temple in rural Gadag

The Times of India 7 Mar 2026 11:06 pm

Pocso convict sentenced to 37 years RI

The Times of India 7 Mar 2026 11:06 pm

Gadag-Betgeri reels as water supply halts for 20 days

The Times of India 7 Mar 2026 11:05 pm

Siddaramaiah seeks Modis resignation over LPG price hike

The Times of India 7 Mar 2026 10:58 pm

Lokayukta police catch HDMC official while accepting bribe

The Times of India 7 Mar 2026 10:56 pm

Siddaramaiah to educate legislators on budget

The Times of India 7 Mar 2026 10:47 pm

Holi celebrations in Hubballi peaceful

The Times of India 7 Mar 2026 10:47 pm

LPG hike: Home cooking and eating out expected to cost more

Bangalore Hotels Association says the Union government has recently also stopped the discount on MRP for bulk buyers of commercial LPG cylinders

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 10:08 pm

Ranji Trophy-winning J&K Team To Have A Victory Parade In Jammu On Sunday

Vijay Merchant Trophy Plate Group: The triumphant Jammu and Kashmir Ranji Trophy team will celebrate its historic maiden title triumph with a victory march through Jammu city on Sunday afternoon, said sources in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) on Saturday. Last week, the Paras Dogra-led Jammu and Kashmir secured a historic first-ever Ranji Trophy title by overcoming heavyweights Karnataka on the basis of a first innings lead at the KSCA Rajnagar Stadium in Hubbali. Jammu and Kashmir played their first Ranji Trophy game in 1960, and their fortunes had been on a rise for over a decade, reaching the quarterfinals in 2013-14, 2019-20, and 2024-25 seasons. The victory parade will run from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm, covering BC Road, Akhnoor Road, Jewel Chowk, Jammu University, and the railway station in Jammu. Before that, the entire team will meet Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, at his residence for lunch. After the event, the entire team will proceed to a dinner party at Fortune Hotel in Jammu. All players who represented J&K across formats this season have been invited to be a part of the celebrations, further said sources to IANS. Left-handed batter Shubham Pundir was adjudged Player of the Match for his scintillating 121 in the final. Fast bowler Auqib Nabi, who played a huge hand in J&K's title run, was awarded the Player of the Tournament award for picking 60 scalps in the competition. After the event, the entire team will proceed to a dinner party at Fortune Hotel in Jammu. All players who represented J&K across formats this season have been invited to be a part of the celebrations, further said sources to IANS. Also Read: Live Cricket Score JKCA have also planned a function to celebrate the Ranji Trophy win on March 10 at the JKCA Complex, Hostel Ground in Jammu, and will begin from 6:30 pm. Sources also said a word on victory celebrations in Srinagar is expected to come soon. It is still in the planning stage, but celebratory functions could happen in Srinagar after Eid, said sources. Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 7 Mar 2026 9:50 pm

Only details of 650 internal complaint committees of Dakshina Kannada uploaded on SHe-Box portal: Karnataka State Commission for Women chairperson

Nagalakshmi Choudhary says setting up of Internal Complaint Committees at workplaces is mandatory as per the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 9:26 pm

If allowed, Ill present two more budgets: Siddaramaiah

The Times of India 7 Mar 2026 9:17 pm

CPI(M) stages protest against State Budget in Kalaburagi

4.48 lakh crore State Budget, presented as a pro-people Budget aimed at the development of all sections, in reality favours private and corporate interests, says CPI(M) district secretary Neela

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 9:14 pm

243.52 crore interim crop insurance relief released to 2.9 lakh farmers in Kalaburagi

Minister Priyank Kharge inaugurated district-level Millet Fair-2026 in Kalaburagi city on Saturday

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 8:55 pm

Subsidies bill goes up by over 9,200 crore

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 8:30 pm

Despite meetings, no specific grants for coastal Karnataka: Mangaluru City South MLA

With no specific allocations made for coastal Karnataka in the Budget, the whole exercise of holding pre-Budget meetings has turned out to be a futile exercise, D. Vedavyasa Kamath says

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 8:27 pm

Govt. prioritises groundwater recharge and irrigation projects to strengthen agricultural sector: Boseraju

He inaugurated the construction works of check dams/bridge-cum-barrages and canal excavation across several streams in Aland taluk of Kalaburagi district

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 8:05 pm

HDK expresses concern over States borrowings

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 8:04 pm

Web development certification boot camp held

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 7:39 pm

Yet again, Hubballi gets soaked in myriad colours as Rangapanchami celebrated with fervour

A huge crowd, including children, youths, couples, and elederly, turned up to celebrate the festival with fervour, applying colours and exchanging greetings

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 7:36 pm

PU college lecturers, principals oppose proposal to transfer functions of DDPUs to ZP CEOs

The proposal to transfer is not just a general administrative change, it is a serious structural intervention affecting the very fundamental principles of the education administration system, says the lecturers association

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 7:01 pm

D.K. Shivakumar to leave for Delhi on Sunday

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 6:53 pm

Taken Strict Measures To Curb Cybercrime In Karnataka: Home Minister

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara informed that the state government has established specialised units and expanded cyber police infrastructure across the state.

Deccan Chronicle 7 Mar 2026 6:40 pm

Siddaramaiah rejects charges of excessive borrowing

Chief Minister says debt burden within the limits prescribed by the Karnataka Fiscal Responsibility Act

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 6:17 pm

Elephant herd triggers panic in Chittoor village again

13-member herd strays into habitations near Muttavallur in Gudipala mandal; forest officials launch kumki operation and prepare plan to guide elephants back to migratory route towards Karnataka forests

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 6:03 pm

Revive Badanavalu Khadi Centre as model rural industry rooted in Gandhian principles: Report

Report by a group of Gandhians points out that quality of the product needs improvement while the product design too needs attention, but felt that the biggest gap lies in marketing and brand building

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 4:14 pm

Proposal for ropeway at Mullayyanagiri attracts criticism from environmentalists in Chikkamagaluru

They have opposed the proposal stating that any such development will harm the pristine nature and disturb the wildlife

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 2:34 pm

Karnataka Bank shareholders approve one directors reappointment, reject another

The special resolution seeking the reappointment of Balakrishna Alse S received support from 3,735 members who cast 11,606,1053 votes in favor

The Hindu Businessline 7 Mar 2026 1:50 pm

Karnataka High Court allows engineering college to terminate service of faculty due to closure of course, directs payment of 40 lakh to each professor

Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan had appealed against a single judges direction to continuing their services till they attain superannuation as per AICTE regulations despite winding up the Automobile Engineering Department

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 1:05 pm

Karnataka High Court upholds CBSEs decision to debar student for two years from taking class 12 exams for carrying mobile phone inside exam hall

The student claimed that he entered the exam hall with a mobile phone inadvertently as he came late to the exam centre

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 12:52 pm

Indias climate-health reporting stands out in global study

Indian media, including TOI, is leading global climate-health journalism, according to a new study. Researchers found Indian outlets published the highest proportion of substantive climate-health coverage, surpassing the US and China. This indicates a strong editorial focus on the public health implications of environmental shifts.

The Times of India 7 Mar 2026 12:44 pm

Karnataka Woman, Lover Kill Husband With Pillow, Stage It As Heart Attack

A man whose death was initially attributed to a heart attack was, in fact, smothered, police said, after exhuming his body nearly a month later.

NDTV 7 Mar 2026 12:23 pm

Karnataka Man Kills Friend, Steals 2.5 Lakhs Cash To Buy Gifts For Ex-Wife

According to police, the incident took place on February 19 when Shafi allegedly lured Puttaraju on the pretext of participating in a gold auction conducted by a finance company.

NDTV 7 Mar 2026 12:21 pm

Karnataka Budget 2026: 182 tanks in Chikkaballapur district to be filled under Hebbala-Nagawara Valley project

Additionally, a lift irrigation scheme will fill 59 tanks inSulibeleandNandagudihoblisinHosakotetaluk using treated sewage water from the H.N. Valley project at a cost of 140 crore

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 11:33 am

Karnataka Budget 2026: 4,291 crore earmarked to address regional imbalance

Experts have previously pointed out that successive governments have highlighted even usual development projects in backward regions, such as Kalyana Karnataka, as special development projects

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 10:32 am

No inheritance for mother under Indian Succession Act if son dies without creating a Will and is survived by his wife and children

A Karnataka High Court ruling clarified that under the Indian Succession Act, a mother cannot inherit her son's property if he dies intestate and is survived by his wife and children. This contrasts with the Hindu Succession Act, where mothers are Class I heirs and inherit equally with children and widows.

The Economic Times 7 Mar 2026 7:40 am

Karnataka mulls social media ban for under 16; Rozana secures Rs 290 Cr in Series B round

Presenting the States Budget on Friday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said, With the objective of preventing adverse effects of increasing mobile usage on children, usage of social media will be banned for children under the age of 16.

Your Story 7 Mar 2026 7:30 am

In a 1st in India, Karnataka links liquor tax to alcohol content

Karnataka is introducing a new alcohol-in-beverage (AIB) based excise duty system from April, becoming the first state to directly link liquor taxation to alcohol content. This reform aims to modernize the system, improve transparency, and simplify pricing, potentially making beer and wine cheaper. The state also plans to promote alcohol tourism and allow 24-hour operations for distilleries and breweries.

The Times of India 7 Mar 2026 6:15 am

In a 1st in India, Karnataka links liquor tax to alcohol content - The Times of India

In a 1st in India, Karnataka links liquor tax to alcohol content The Times of India

Google News 7 Mar 2026 6:15 am

Under-16 kids in Karnataka may be forced to log out of social media - The Economic Times

Under-16 kids in Karnataka may be forced to log out of social media The Economic Times

Google News 7 Mar 2026 6:00 am